The film is frequently cited for its subtext regarding parenthood and societal expectations :
The 2023 horror film There's Something Wrong with the Children is a Blumhouse Television production directed by Roxanne Benjamin. It follows two couplesāone with children and one child-freeāwhose weekend getaway in the woods turns nightmarish after the kids disappear overnight and return with malicious, supernatural changes . Plot & Key Players There's Something Wrong with the Children (2023)
The story centers on ( Alisha Wainwright ) and Ben ( Zach Gilford ), who are vacationing with friends Ellie ( Amanda Crew ) and Thomas ( Carlos Santos ). The film is frequently cited for its subtext
During a hike, the group discovers a ruined building with a seemingly bottomless, glowing pit that entrances the children, Lucy (Briella Guiza) and Spencer (David Mattle). During a hike, the group discovers a ruined
After the children reappear following a second solo trip to the pit, Ben is the first to notice their behavior has become sinister and manipulative . However, his history of mental health struggles causes the other adults to dismiss his warnings as paranoia. Core Themes